The former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL) became again hospitalized on the afternoon of this Sunday, 5th, due to a erysipelas and there is still no forecast for an increase. The information was confirmed through the former president’s official profile on X (ex-Twitter).
– I am admitted to Manaus“>Hospital Santa Júlia in Manaus (center).
– Erysipelas is still not expected to be discharged.
– A hug to everyone.– Jair Bolsonaro. – May 5, 4:30 pm.
— Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) May 5, 2024
Last Saturday, the 4th, Bolsonaro had already been hospitalized for a few hours with the same health problem, being discharged on the same day. Since Friday the 3rd, the former president has been in Manaus accompanied by his wife, the former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro – in the capital of Amazonas, both attended the launch of the pre-candidacy of deputy Captain Alberto Neto (PL-AM) The city hall.
Erysipelas is a type of skin infection caused by bacteria that enter the body, usually through wounds or superficial lesions. Once in the body, the microbe causes red sores on the skin, usually on the face, arms and legs, resulting in swelling and intense itching. If not treated with antibiotics, erysipelas can lead to necrosis of skin cells or invade the bloodstream, causing widespread infections.
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Return to hospital
On Saturday, through social media, deputy Alberto Neto published a video shortly after Bolsonaro left the hospital. “When people’s immunity drops, erysipelas is a common occurrence, so I’m already medicated, calm, ready for another one,” said the former president.
The day before, the former president was rushed to hospital due to dehydration, but was released shortly afterwards. Bolsonaro is currently hospitalized at Hospital Santa Júlia, in the center of Manaus, and remains under medical monitoring with no expected release or return to Brasília.
The former president’s agenda in the state also included an event organized by PL Mulher, a wing of the Liberal Party that is coordinated by former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro. The program took place at the Vasco Vasquez Convention Center, also located in the capital of Amazonas.